Construction Project Manager (Controls & Data Centers)
Oversee construction of controls and data-center infrastructure in the Columbus region, directing field teams, subcontractors, and vendors while managing schedules, budgets, and safety from kickoff to turnover.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Columbus, OH, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 5+ years of construction project management experience in electrical, controls, industrial, manufacturing, mission-critical, or similar construction environments
- Experience managing direct field labor, subcontractors, and active construction projects
- Proven experience managing project schedules, budgets, forecasting, procurement, and customer relationships
- Strong understanding of construction means and methods
- Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and cost tracking
- Experience utilizing Procore or similar construction management software
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational abilities
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel throughout the region
Nice to have
- Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS), Building Management Systems (BMS), or Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)
- Experience managing data center, mission-critical, industrial, or electrical construction projects
- Experience supporting commissioning and startup activities
- Experience with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar scheduling software
- Knowledge of controls systems, low-voltage systems, or industrial automation
Full description
Construction Project Manager (Controls & Data Centers)
Location: Columbus, OH Region
Territory: Active project sites within approximately a 100-150 mile radius of Columbus, OH
Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Company: JSET Automated Technologies
About JSET Automated Technologies
JSET Automated Technologies specializes in Building Automation Systems (BAS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), controls integration, and mission-critical infrastructure projects. We support complex data center and industrial projects throughout the United States and are committed to delivering quality, consistency, and operational excellence on every project.
Position Overview
JSET is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead the execution of controls and mission-critical infrastructure projects throughout the Columbus region.
This is a field-based leadership role responsible for managing projects from startup through turnover while actively directing field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and project execution activities on active construction sites.
Successful candidates will have a strong background in construction operations, field leadership, project execution, and team management. Project Managers at JSET are expected to be actively involved in the field, leading teams, solving problems, coordinating stakeholders, and driving project success from kickoff through closeout.
Projects are typically located within a 100-150 mile radius of Columbus, and candidates should be comfortable working from active job sites as project needs require.
What You'll Do
- Lead controls and data center construction projects from startup through turnover
- Direct and manage field technicians, foremen, subcontractors, and vendors
- Establish daily and weekly priorities for field teams
- Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and project performance
- Coordinate manpower planning, material procurement, and resource allocation
- Review contracts, drawings, specifications, and project requirements
- Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, billing, and project documentation
- Track project risks, resolve field issues, and drive timely decision-making
- Conduct regular jobsite walks and actively manage project execution in the field
- Support commissioning, startup, and turnover activities
- Maintain safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle